KANSAS CITY, Mo. (SMU/NSCAA) – SMU men's soccer player Mauro Cichero was named to the 2016 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division I All-East Region Third Team, the association announced this week.

Cichero played in 15 games for the Mustangs this season, starting 14. The Norman, Okla., native netted three goals, including the game winner against Western Illinois, and recorded one assist. He finished second on the team with seven points. He led SMU in shots (44) and shots on goal (17), while serving as team captain for the Mustangs.

Cichero was named to the AAC All-Conference Second Team in November, marking his third consecutive season earning postseason all-conference honors.

SMU finished the 2016 season 6-9-1 overall with a 2-4-1 American Athletic Conference record.

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